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Wiyninger Family History

Wiyninger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wininger, Wenninger, Weininger, Willinger, Wiesinger, Wanninger

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Where is the Wiyninger family from?

You can see how Wiyninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiyninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wiyninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wiyninger families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiyninger's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wiyninger families in 1880.
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What did your Wiyninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Yard Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiyninger. 100% of Wiyninger men worked as a Yard Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Yard Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Wiyninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiyninger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Wiyninger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Wiyninger. For the veterans among your Wiyninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiyninger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wiyninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wiyninger in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiyninger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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